WITH plenty of snow up on the mountain, Mt Buller is preparing for a bumper season of competitions and events for skiiers and snowboarders of all abilities, ages and interests.
It all kicks off with the Snowracer Series, an important lead-up to the Victorian Interschool Snowsports Championships later in the season.
This competition – involving two giant slalom races on July 2 and 9 – will give racers the opportunity to develop an edge as well as additional race experience on course around the mountain.
July 8 will host the annual Shred for Chumpy event, celebrating Alex Chumpy's life in the way his friends believed he would love the most – riding and surfing.
Alex 'Chumpy' Pullin represented Australia in 2010, 2014, and 2018 Winter Olympics in snowboard cross, becoming a two–time world champion.
He also competed in the Winter X Games, the FIS Snowboarding World Championships for many years, and the New Zealand Winter Games.
Aside from snowboarding, Chumpy was remembered by friends as a great musician, ocean lover, and all–around generous human.
His life inspired many to live out their dream of snowboarding, and his passion for encouraging the younger generation was unrivalled.
The annual Adams Ski & Golf Day is held in early July at Mt Buller and the Mansfield Golf Course on July 13 and 14, combining two very popular sports in the region.
This long–standing local event attracts a loyal following of local skiers and businesses keen to support the local schools snowsports program.
Last year, $32,500 was raised, an incredible effort following two very challenging COVID years for local businesses.
The line–up included local business people, Olympians, resort staff and the focus was firmly on who could have the most fun on the ski race course and the golf course.
Avid snowboarders are also welcome to sign up for the 2023 Cattleman's Cup on July 19 to July 20.
The Cattleman's Cup is a two–day celebration of snowboarding, open to riders of all ages and abilities.
The event includes a Cattleman's inspired Rail Plaza Jam, Hip Contest and Race–Your–Mate Slalom Course, with many cash and prizes on offer.
To round off July, the Victorian University Championships will be held on the weekend of July 27 and 28.
The Championships race events include Giant Slalom, Super G, Skiercross and Boardercross with more details to be confirmed in coming weeks.
The avid skier and snowboarder is not to miss out on these events, taking advantage of generous snowfall and ideal terrain the Mt Buller offers for a variety of abilities and age groups.
